Your Donations at Work Download Our Anthrax FAQs (PDF file, 169K) Preserving America's Spirit: The Liberty Fund America's Fund for Afghan Children Red Cross Launches Nationwide Compassion and Information Hotline: 1 (866) GET-INFO (800) 526-1417 TDD Terrorism—Preparing for the Unexpected America's Children Reach Out: So Can You! Send a Letter to New York or D.C. If you and your family need help coping with the tragedies: American Red Cross Disaster Counseling Materials If you are from the areas affected by the disaster: American Red Cross Family Registration Form Interactive Relief and Rescue Map Information for Families of Victims National Center for Victims of Crime If you live overseas and have been affected by the disaster: Please contact your local national Red Cross or Red Crescent Society To Make a Donation: Visit the online donation system or call 1-800 HELP NOW Spanish toll free number: 1-800-257-7575 More Ways to Help See Video of the Red Cross Response RealMedia- 56k RealMedia- T1 Windows Media Player- 56k Windows Media Player- T1 "Together We Can Save A Life" Screensaver now available for download

Volunteers Support Families at Memorial Service
The Red Cross provided support, both emotional and financial, to mourners at Sunday's memorial service in New York City.
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Assistance, Assurance Eases Mother's Worries at Ground Zero
In addition to helping Pamela Weadick sort through her emotions, a Red Cross caseworker wrote Weadick a check for groceries and basic needs. Weadick walked away with a rejuvenated spirit.
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Dr. Bernadine Healy Retires from American Red Cross
Dr. Bernadine Healy announced that she will retire from her position as CEO and president of the American Red Cross, effective December 31, 2001.
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Red Cross Likely to Spend More Than $300 Million on Terrorism Relief
The Red Cross has been assisting disaster victims for 120 years, but this time, the Red Cross is not only responding in one region but all over the country because the entire nation is suffering.
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Red Cross Holds National Meeting on Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness
Nearly 200 American Red Cross chapter leaders gathered recently in Washington, D.C., to take part in a working session on weapons of mass destruction preparedness.
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Red Cross Translators Help Others Receive Assistance
Yung Ooi is among a number of volunteers filling a major need following the World Trade Center disaster. The tragedy hit one of the most diverse cities in the United States, and the victims reflect that diversity.
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Red Cross Eases Young Widow's Walk Through New Territory
Sandra Patrocino is just one of many victims of last month's violence who is being helped by generous donations from the American public.
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Family Assistance Center Continues to Assist Victims of Pentagon Attack
More than one month after the attack, the Arlington, Va., Family Assistance Center continues to help those affected by tragedies of Sept. 11.
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Your Donations At Work
With the millions raised by the generosity of people around the country and around the world, the American Red Cross is providing a wide variety of services in the wake of Sept. 11. See how we're putting your money to work.  more...

NYC Volunteers Heal Through Work with Red Cross
In the wake of the terrorist attacks, up to 3,000 new volunteers poured in every day. In the first five days, the Red Cross had processed, trained and sent 10,000 spontaneous volunteers into the city.
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Volunteer Helps Youngest Victims of New York Disaster Find the Slow Path Back to Fun
A volunteer summed up the goal of the Family Assistance Center childcare service: "We know that it's important for people to get back to normal as soon as possible. With children, playing and having fun is what's normal."
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President Bush Thanks Children at American Red Cross Headquarters
President Bush spoke before a crowd of children and media at the American Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, DC, Tuesday (Oct. 16), about "America's Fund for Afghan Children."
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Across the Country, the Red Cross Responds to the Sept. 11 Attacks
Updated: Oct. 29
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In Pictures: Images from the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001
 The World Trade Center
 The Pentagon
 American Red Cross President Dr. Bernadine Healy Visits New York
 Dr. Healy Visits Pennsylvania Crash Site
 Red Cross Mental Health Volunteers
 Healing America (Flash Photo Essay)